Elementary Schools in Brookwood School District 167

The Brookwood School District 167 in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Longwood Elementary School and Hickory Bend Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade and face similar challenges in terms of academic performance and student engagement.

According to the data, neither Longwood Elementary School nor Hickory Bend Elementary School stand out as clear standout performers in the Brookwood School District 167. Both schools have seen their statewide rankings decline over the past three school years, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other Illinois elementary schools. Additionally, both schools have significantly lower test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages, with proficiency rates well below 50%.

Further, both Longwood Elementary School and Hickory Bend Elementary School face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 25.4%, and serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the additional spending per student does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.